Alexander J. Messina

Alexander J. Messina is an associate with Joseph D. Carney & Associates, LLC, in Westlake, Ohio. He works in business law, with a primary focus on general corporate and securities counseling. His practice also includes antitrust and tax litigation. Alex advises organizations on legal questions connected to business activities and represents clients in disputes involving competition and tax law. His work joins ongoing corporate advice with litigation experience.

Alex earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from John Carroll University in 2015. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2018. During law school, he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Special Education Law. His business education provides a foundation for understanding organizational operations, while his law degree supports research, legal analysis, and representation in business-related disputes.

Alex focuses on legal counseling involving corporations and securities, as well as matters requiring antitrust or tax litigation. These areas bring together business structure, financial obligations, and regulatory compliance. He is licensed to practice in Ohio and before the United States Tax Court. His combination of transactional advice and contested matters allows him to assist with legal issues arising in both routine business decisions and formal proceedings.

Alexander J. Messina was named to the 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. His practice draws on his business education and legal training to help clients understand corporate responsibilities, securities issues, and the legal risks involved in antitrust or tax disputes. His work supports businesses managing both continuing obligations and specific legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Joseph Law Group, LLC
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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